NewYork GreenCloud (NYGC) has acquired the Buena Vista Biomass Power facility in California to create a carbon-negative AI Factory, using biomass-to-pyrolysis energy systems to power an on-site AI factory with renewable energy. This redevelopment project serves as a blueprint for scalable, sustainable compute infrastructure, with NYGC, BucSha Energy, and Impact Capital Partners exploring additional sites for similar conversions in the future. The ultimate goal is to develop carbon-negative AI Factories powered by renewable energy systems to support next-generation GPU clusters, showcasing a promising step towards sustainable and climate-friendly computing solutions.
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This Week in CDR
Significant developments in durable carbon removal (CDR) occurred this week, with Altitude, Frontier, Microsoft, and other companies signing agreements to purchase CDR credits. Altitude, Frontier, and Microsoft purchased significant amounts of CDR credits from various providers, while partnerships were formed to advance carbon removal projects. Canadian project developer Deep Sky achieved Quebec's first permanent removal and geological injection of captured CO2, and other projects such as 44.01's CO2 mineralisation in the UAE are scaling up. Financing news and research updates in the climate solutions space were also highlighted, with CDR.fyi offering free access to market insights and company profiles related to climate solutions.
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Will Sustainable Aviation Ever Take Off?
Christina Beckmann discusses the impact of air travel on the climate and suggests being mindful of where and why you travel, supporting local economies, and considering more efficient flight options. She also mentions the Tomorrow's Air project for carbon removal. Greg Dalton highlights the importance of considering trains as an alternative to flying. The conversation emphasizes the need to address transitions in society to decarbonize aviation and combat the climate emergency.
https://www.climateone.org/audio/will-sustainable-aviation-ever-take
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CDR Monthly Recap
In September 2025, the durable carbon removal market saw nearly 119,000 tonnes of CDR contracted, with deals involving Google, Vaulted Deep, Schneider Electric, and Climeworks Solutions. Various new projects, partnerships, and funding opportunities are driving momentum in the industry, including investments in high-impact carbon removal projects, solid-sorbent DAC technology deployment, and the launch of commercial Direct Air Capture units. Companies like Ucaneo, Equatic, Boeing, and Origen Carbon are scaling up their CDR technologies, while initiatives such as the Carbon Removal Challenge and university-led online courses on carbon removal are being launched. California passed bills to accelerate CDR, COP30 will host a carbon removal pavilion, and the World Resources Institute published a roadmap for U.S. states to scale DAC.
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Environmental News Network – A New Approach to Carbon Capture Could Slash Costs
Chemical engineers at MIT have developed a more energy-efficient method for capturing carbon emissions from industrial plants by incorporating a common chemical compound into capture solutions. By using tris to stabilize the pH of the solution, the system can absorb more CO2 at lower temperatures, potentially allowing the technology to operate on waste heat or sunlight. This innovation has the potential to significantly reduce costs and make carbon capture more efficient and affordable, ultimately aiding in the global effort to combat climate change.
https://www.enn.com/articles/77563-a-new-approach-to-carbon-capture-could-slash-costs
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CDR Monthly Recap
In November, the durable carbon removal market saw over 268,000 tonnes of CDR contracted, with deals from companies like Charm Industrial, Boeing, Reversion, and Frontier Buyers. Various partnerships and funding opportunities are driving momentum in the industry, with initiatives like the Carbon Issuance Calendar and the Open Standard Carbon Removal Purchase Agreement. Projects like NetZero's new biochar plant in Brazil are also contributing to carbon removal efforts. Companies and organizations worldwide are investing in projects focused on carbon capture and removal technologies, including direct air capture units, biochar facilities, and carbon-capture field pilots. The industry is focused on enhancing transparency, scalability, and coordination to support climate goals.
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The Definitive Survey on Carbon Removal Capacity
CDR.fyi and The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal (SoCDR) are partnering to gather information from CDR suppliers worldwide about their current and projected carbon removal capacity for the third edition of the State of CDR report and CDR.fyi's public data and maps. The survey covers basic information, project specifics, project status, delivered CDR, and future removal ambitions, with a deadline of December 15, 2025. Led by researchers from the University of Oxford, the State of CDR report is a global assessment of carbon removal progress that will provide valuable insights for climate solutions experts.
https://www.cdr.fyi/blog/the-definitive-survey-on-carbon-removal-capacity
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This Week in CDR
This week saw key developments in durable carbon removal (CDR) with companies like Google, Schneider Electric, and Cawa signing agreements for the purchase of CDR credits. Deals were made with Vaulted Deep, Climeworks Solutions, and Carboneers for the removal of thousands of tonnes of carbon by 2030. Partnerships were also announced, including TechGen by South Pole and a strategic agreement between Microsoft and Equinor to advance CO2 transport and storage. Additionally, Carbon Removal Canada launched Carbon Console to track carbon removal projects in Canada. Altitude and Deep Sky have expanded their financing facilities for carbon removal technologies, while California passed bills to accelerate carbon removal projects and established a state CDR Purchase Program. COP30 will feature a carbon removal pavilion to showcase durable CDR solutions, and various reports and studies have been released on biochar deployment, carbon removal modeling, and legal frameworks for commercialization. The section discusses the state of the durable CDR market, with options ranging from very optimistic to very pessimistic, and encourages reader participation in a poll. The CDR.fyi Portal offers free access for companies to gain market insights and showcase their profiles, with affiliations mentioned with companies like Milkywire and Charm Industrial. Data and content published by CDR.fyi are vetted and reviewed by individuals with no conflict of interest.
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Environmental News Network – A New Take on Carbon Capture
Cameron Halliday, a PhD student at MIT, found that lithium-sodium ortho-borate, a type of molten salt, can absorb over 95% of CO2 at high temperatures with minimal degradation over multiple cycles. This discovery offers a promising solution for more effective CO2 capture in industrial settings, potentially aiding in the fight against climate change.
https://www.enn.com/articles/77449-a-new-take-on-carbon-capture
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Made from Air: The Twelve x Mercedes-Benz Pilot That Turned CO2 into Car Parts
Mercedes-Benz and Twelve have partnered to explore using CO2 to make car parts, successfully producing a polycarbonate C-pillar and foam as a pilot project. This innovation showcases the potential for CO2 to be a viable feedstock in automotive supply chains, leading to a lighter carbon footprint and a pathway to circular manufacturing. Twelve's technology, integrated into existing infrastructure, allows for decarbonization without compromising design or performance. Additionally, Twelve is constructing AirPlantTM One in Washington to produce e-fuels and E-Naphtha from captured CO2, industrializing carbon transformation at scale and pioneering a fossil-free supply chain. This collaboration represents a milestone in industrial decarbonization and showcases the potential for carbon transformation in complex supply chains.